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Former Disney CEO Michael Eisner says he doesn’t remember why he greenlit Square Enix’s Disney/Final Fantasy crossover Kingdom Hearts, telling a press conference he can’t recall the rationale behind approving the game—leaving the pitch’s purpose a mystery even as the franchise persists.
A Tufts-led study in Current Biology found that some dogs—especially Samoyeds—can adjust their howl pitch to match changes in music, unlike Shiba Inus, suggesting breed-linked genetics and implying musical ability may predate human language.
The pitch in Lucknow becomes a focal point as India takes on England in the World Cup match. Captain Rohit Sharma and other team members inspected the pitch, expressing concerns about certain areas. The lack of Hardik Pandya due to injury forces India to make a decision on their bowling lineup. India's strong and versatile team composition gives them an edge, while England struggles to find form.
Mark-Paul Gosselaar revealed that he considered quitting acting after the cancellation of the Fox drama series Pitch, in which he played the role of veteran catcher Michael "Mike" Lawson. Gosselaar expressed his disappointment at the missed opportunity and the impact it had on his personal life. Despite the setback, he has continued his acting career, including reprising his role in the Saved by the Bell reboot and starring in other shows like Mixed-ish and Will Trent.
Mark-Paul Gosselaar revealed during a Saved by the Bell panel that he considered quitting the industry after his show Pitch was canceled. Gosselaar, who called his role on Pitch "one of my favorites," admitted that the show's ending was a "gut punch" and required him to seek therapy with his wife. He also discussed the challenges of balancing his aggressive baseball player character with his family life. Gosselaar expressed gratitude for his supportive family and credited his role on Mixed-ish for making him a better father.
The ICC has prepared a back-up pitch at The Oval for the World Test Championship final as a precaution against potential disruptions by activists from Just Stop Oil. The move comes after a series of disruptions by the coalition of environmental action groups at sporting events across the UK over the last year. The ICC has updated its playing conditions for the WTC final with a clause accounting for the use of another pitch in case the one in use is damaged or deemed dangerous. Security has been beefed up for both teams as well as for the Test, which is a sellout for all five days.